Raise the profile of the consequences of environmental crime in Gabon
ID: 354635Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Gabon (DOS-GAB)

Award Range

$0 - $493K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354635

Additional Information

https://ga.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants-funding-opportunities-program/
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Gabon is offering a federal grant titled "Raise the profile of the consequences of environmental crime in Gabon," aimed at increasing public awareness about the detrimental effects of illegal fishing and logging in the region. The grant seeks to engage the community of Libreville and Gabon as a whole, encouraging behavior change, community engagement, and advocacy for stronger regulations against these illegal activities. With an estimated total program funding of $493,250 and a single award anticipated, eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and public international organizations. Interested parties should submit their proposals by August 1, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Courtney Thomas at ThomasCA3@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ThomasCA3@state.gov
    Files
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    BUDGET NARRATIVE TEMPLATE.docx
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    Copy of Budget Guidance and Template for New Awards.xlsx
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    NOFO APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST - OVERSEAS.docx
    NOFO.bin
    Notice of Funding Opportunity - CPIF Libreville.docx
    Notice.bin
    PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND EVALUATION NARRATIVE AND PLAN (PMENP) TEMPLATE Overseas.docx
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    SF 424.pdf
    SF 424A.pdf
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    SOW Template Overseas_Libreville CPIF_Linel_ROS.docx
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    Timeline Template.docx
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